What is the cheapest way to get from Lille to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Chester is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 12h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lille to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Lille to Chester is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £80 - £440.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Chester. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Chester. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Chester via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Lille to Chester?

The distance between Lille and Chester is 345 miles.

How do I travel from Lille to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Lille to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £80 - £440.

How long does it take to get from Lille to Chester?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Lille to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Chester bus from?

Lille to Chester bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Lille station.

Where do I catch the Lille to Chester train from?

Lille to Chester train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Lille to Chester?

The best way to get from Lille to Chester is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £80 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Lille to Chester bus arrive?

Lille to Chester bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Calais station.

What is the time difference between Lille and Chester?

Chester is 1h behind Lille. It is currently 9:02 AM in Lille and 8:02 AM in Chester.

Where does the Lille to Chester train arrive?

Lille to Chester train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Lille to Chester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lille to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 988+ hotels available in Chester.

Lille to Chester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lille to Chester by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 37m
£81–440
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Calaisbus
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 814 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus
12h 10m
£33–73
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lille to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Chestercar
6h 22m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 24m
£86–246
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lille to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Chestercar
7h 23m
£110–162
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CDG - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 25m
£63–239
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleroi-Centraltrain
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CRL - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 40m
£60–193
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Liverpool (LPL)plane CDG - LPL
6h
£76–258
Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Amienstrain
2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Aéroportbus
3. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BVA - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
8h 49m
£68–178
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane AMS - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
8h 25m
£99–357

Lille to Chester by train and foot

85Weekly Services

4h 37mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lille to Chester.

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Distance: 343.4 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Lille, France and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Chester via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to Chester Bus Interchange via Calais and London Victoria in around 12h 10m.

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